Guardian Music — Activists hope pop singer, due to sing in Moscow, will publicly express support for trio jailed after performing a 'punk prayer'Campaigners are hoping that pop superstar Madonna will publicly express her support for three imprisoned members of the fe... more info

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ContactMusic — Pete Townshend Jarvis Cocker and Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos have signed a petition demanding a fair trial for Russian punk band Pussy Riot Former The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr Pet Shop Boys Neil Tennant and singers Martha Wainwright an... more info

Guardian Music — Red Hot Chili Peppers, Franz Ferdinand and Faith No More among big names voicing support for women who criticised PutinSome of the biggest names in music are using live shows in Russia to show support for jailed feminist punk collective Pussy Riot, a... more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicThis week's most popular stories1. Laura Jane Grace: 'So I'm a transsexual and this is what's happening'The lead singer of Against Me! talks frankly about her gender dysphoria, and what it was li... more info

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Guardian Music — Bands speak out against imprisonment of Russian punk group members at concerts in MoscowFranz Ferdinand and Red Hot Chili Peppers voiced support for the jailed members of Pussy Riot during concerts in Moscow this weekend. The bands condemned the impr... more info

Guardian Music — (Moshi Moshi)Better known as the artist-provocateur responsible for winning the 2001 Turner Prize for lights going on and off in an empty room, Martin Creed's musical forays are much beloved of the Cribs and Franz Ferdinand, and you can hear why. The... more info

Guardian Music — With their super-heavy brand of 'Neon Gold pop', we have nothing but praise for this Scottish indie groupHometown: Glasgow.The lineup: Iain Cook, Martin Doherty and Lauren Mayberry.The background: Churches are quintessential examples of that recent p... more info